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Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)
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Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)

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BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS SMiLE  (2005) Starring Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, George Martin, Elvis Costello, Roger Daltrey, Rob Reiner, Jeff Bridges, Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye, Michael Vosse and Paul McCartney. Written by David Leaf. Directed by David Leaf. Distributed by Rhino Home Video.  240 minutes.  Not Rated. The word “genius” is thrown around so often … Continue reading →

Ice Cube Goes From Hip Hop to Hijinks
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Ice Cube Goes From Hip Hop to Hijinks

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Ice Cube Goes From Hip Hop to Hijinks by Brad Balfour Who would have thought that when Ice Cube appeared as a member of the original Los Angeles gangster rappers NWA that he would end up doing such a goofy and utterly cute yet pathetic comedy Are We There Yet? Yet as the hardcore star went from music to … Continue reading →

Rob Thomas – This is How a Solo Album Breaks
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Rob Thomas – This is How a Solo Album Breaks

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rob thomas this is how a solo album breaks by jay s. jacobs Rob Thomas is still kind of surprised that he is a rock star.  Somewhere in the back of his mind, he’s still an Army brat who grew up in such thriving metropolises as Turbeville, Lake City and Columbia, South Carolina.  As a … Continue reading →

Metallica – Some Kind of Monster (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Metallica – Some Kind of Monster (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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METALLICA: SOME KIND OF MONSTER (2004) Starring James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo, Bob Rock, Jason Newsted, Dave Mustaine, Eric Avery, Joe Berlinger, Don Braun, Cliff Burnstein, Cliff Burton, Stefan Chirazi, Dylan Donkin, Erica Forstadt, Gio Gasparetti, Lani Hammett, Zach Harmon, Eric Helkamp, Cali Tee Hetfield, Castor Virgil Hetfield, Francesca Hetfield, Pepper Keenan, … Continue reading →

Lisa Marie Presley – Now What…?
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Lisa Marie Presley – Now What…?

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LISA MARIE PRESLEY NOW WHAT…? By Ken Sharp Throw out all your pre-conceptions and dispose of the unyielding weight of those unfair comparisons to her father, Lisa Marie Presley is the real deal. Her new CD, Now What is a strong collection of immaculately crafted, emotionally charged songs that showcase Lisa’s distinctive smoky voice and display her uncompromising … Continue reading →

Brandy-The Best of Brandy (A PopEntertainment.com Music Review)
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Brandy-The Best of Brandy (A PopEntertainment.com Music Review)

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Brandy–The Best of Brandy (Atlantic) Actress and singer Brandy has grown up before our eyes, going from a sitcom daughter (on Thea and later her own hit Moesha) to a star on the radio. Her music has always been a savvy construction of dance beats and soft ballads; enjoyable enough to get you to sort of overlook the fact … Continue reading →

The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)
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The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)

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THE RUTLES 2: CAN’T BUY ME LUNCH (2002) Starring Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Ricky Fataar, David Bowie, Billy Connolly, Carrie Fisher, Jewel Kilcher, Steve Martin, Mike Nichols, Conan O’Brien, Salman Rushdie, Garry Shandling, Robin Williams, April Adams, Clint Black, Jimmy Fallon, Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Graham Nash, Kevin Nealon, Catherine O’Hara, Jim Piddock, Bonnie Raitt, … Continue reading →

Anna Nalick – Breathtaking
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Anna Nalick – Breathtaking

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Anna Nalick Breathtaking by Jay S. Jacobs You can thank Anna Nalick’s grandparents.  They may not be responsible for the talent that the surprisingly mature young singer/songwriter shows on her gorgeous debut album Wreck of the Day, but they helped to plant the seed.  Nalick grew up hearing show biz tales from her grandparents, who were stage performers … Continue reading →

End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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END OF THE CENTURY: THE STORY OF THE RAMONES (2004) Starring Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Marky Ramone, C.J. Ramone, Richie Ramone, Danny Fields, Lars Fredericksen, Kirk Hammett, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Legs McNeil, Rick Rubin, Joe Strummer, Clem Burke, Ritchie Adler, Ed Stasium, Thurston Moore, Rob Zombie, John Frusciante and … Continue reading →

Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass-The Lonely Bull, South of the Border and Lost Treasures (A PopEntertainment.com Music Review)
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Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass-The Lonely Bull, South of the Border and Lost Treasures (A PopEntertainment.com Music Review)

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Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass-The Lonely Bull, South of the Border and Lost Treasures (Shout! Factory) Herb Alpert is a giant in the music business. He was a ground-breaking musician with his band the Tijuana Brass (and solo from 1968 on) who wed jazz with Mexican rhythms and opened the door to an entire style of music. He … Continue reading →